Constant Joy
JOY --- great gift springing from the heart of God
has made my babyhood bubble with mirth
to ripple along sweet glee’s purity
so cherished by family as treasure…
…Such exuberance thrives midst love’s nurture
enriching childhood albeit growing pains
advancing toward adolescent years
zest reigning over great challenges’ angst…
…As maturity paves way to progress
blest happiness wrought by Christ grips my soul
since His eternal life’s grant secures me
assuring freedom peace by pardon’s seal…
…With that offered vibrant relationship
my reached-out heart yields to divine changes
though struggling against carnality bouts
striving to please the Lord Who brings triumph bliss…
…Propped through the Saviour’s strengthening gladness
my faith constantly seeks for His favour
while surmounting rigours, causing distress
in prayer-communion’s sublime delights…
…When conquered by human nature’s attacks
my grieving spirit finds rest in the Lord
ready to lift me up with revival cheers
rejuvenating me from drained ardour…
…Ascending upward zealous service
I press on with fresh vigour’s fervency
fortified by the Holy Ghost’s power
grateful to “Rejoice in the Lord always*.”
*Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
February 15, 2021
3rd place, "Joy continuum" Poetry Writing Premier Contest
Sponsored by Unseeking Seeker; judged on 2/26/2021.
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